Leana Nordstrom is an expert in communications, event management, product management, and fostering peer-to-peer professional learning at EDC. She leads the design of publications, infographics, videos, websites, and events that advance efforts to improve the quality and equity of education, with a special focus on STEM education and early learning. Nordstrom heads up communications and network-building for EDC’s Oceans of Data Institute, First 10, and CADRE (Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education), creating content and managing social media, newsletters, and websites. Nordstrom facilitates a community of practice comprising 80+ members from two- and four-year colleges working to build industry-aligned data programs. She has also managed event planning for multiple projects at EDC, including regional and global events for the Amgen Biotech Experience Program Office. Before EDC, Nordstrom worked at Public Interest GRFX and served in the Peace Corps as an Environmental Education Extension Agent in Senegal, W. Africa. Nordstrom holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Bates College and received her PMD Pro Certification as a project manager from APMG International. She is proficient in German and fluent in English.
